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Who should take an Advanced Open Water course?

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts. Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.

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Your Learning Journey

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1. Knowledge Development

  • Independent study using the PADI E-learning or User Manual.
  • Learn the basic principles of scuba diving and the underwater environment.
  • Attend classroom sessions to review your knowledge and ask any questions.
Padi Open Water Scuba Diving Course Pool Sessions with Olivia's Reef in Vancouver BC

2. Navigation + Deep Dive

  • Learn and practice all of the essential scuba diving skills.
  • 6 confined water pool sessions.
  • Get comfortable with your equipment and build up your confidence and skills.
Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving with Olivia's Reef in Vancouver

3. Adventure Dives

  • 5 Ocean dives with guided by your instructor over 2 days at Whytecliff Park.
  • Demonstrate your learned skills in an open ocean environment.
  • Explore the local waters!

Whats Included with Your Course:

  • PADI Open Water Diver E-learning or Manual.
  • 5 Open Water ocean dives at Whytecliff Park.
  • ALL RENTAL EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED – This includes BCD, regulators, fins, hood, boots, gloves, tanks, weights and drysuit.
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Certification Card & Fees.
Private Advanced Open Water- $795

Learn at your own pace! Increased schedule Flexibility with pool sessions and ocean days.

Get the most our of your course, receive one on one instruction with one of our PADI certified professionals. You’ll have the full attention of your instructor!

Semi-private Advanced Open Water – $550

Have a buddy you would like to learn with? Bring a friend! This option is designed for two people.

Learn with someone you’ll dive with! This is a great option for friends, family or anyone else you’d like to learn with. Get more time with your instructor.

Group Advanced Open Water – $450

This is the most budget friendly option. Join other new divers in one of our group courses. This course has set dates.

Up-coming Advanced Open Water Courses

Enrollment Requirements:

  • Padi Open Water Certification (or equivalent)
  • Padi Drysuit Certification (or equivalent)
  • You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health.

Meet your instructor:

Olivia has a passion for the ocean, wildlife and its protection. She has been diving since 2022 and logged over 600 dives in British Columbia’s waters. As an avid technical sidemount diver, she brings a healthy pool of knowledge to every course she teaches.

She is an enthusiastic underwater videographer and loves sharing all the amazing wildlife in our waters. Her underwater photography can be found on Instagram @olivias_reef